I did not expect this, but my sophomore year at Pepperdine feels different than my first year. I went to the same school for 12 years before I went to Pepperdine. I was comfortable at my old school because I knew every student and teacher. I knew the campus and where every class was, and I knew how to get around my home city — Prague. My first semester at Pepperdine wasn't the … [Read more...] about Good News: Time Will Tell
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Good News: A Professor and A Friend
"You are always welcome to stop by my office and chat," or something similar, are the words Religion Professor Dyron Daughrity repeats almost every class period. After about the fifth time of hearing him say this in my World Religions class, I decided to take him up on his offer. At the beginning of the year, I walked into his office one morning expecting a 15 minute … [Read more...] about Good News: A Professor and A Friend
Good News: Embracing the Bittersweet Taste of Coffee
The first time I had coffee, I was 14 years old. I made a long black, quickly realizing how bitter it was, and proceeded to add 10 more scoops of sugar. I swore I was never going to drink this revolting beverage ever again.This vow was short-lived due to numerous all-nighters, restlessly studying for exams and catching up on homework. However, what first started as a need for … [Read more...] about Good News: Embracing the Bittersweet Taste of Coffee
Good News: The Joy of a Chair
The hustle and bustle of campus is in the air as students pick up their Starbucks, chat with their friends and scurry to class on a typical Monday in February. I usually witness this action from the place that is bringing me joy recently — my new favorite chairs. If you are a Pepperdine student, you know the chairs I am talking about. They are the ones right outside of … [Read more...] about Good News: The Joy of a Chair
Opinion: Busy Bees — Pepperdine Students Must Find Balance
Art by Samantha Miller“I’d love to meet today, but I’m just too busy.” “I’m so overwhelmed.” If one spends anytime walking around Pepperdine’s campus, it is likely they’ll hear these as shared complaints among students.For fall 2021, 33% of Pepperdine students are enrolled in 17 or more units, according to Pepperdine’s … [Read more...] about Opinion: Busy Bees — Pepperdine Students Must Find Balance
